For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,163 students in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in East Las Vegas are Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs and Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Equipo Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-1623
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Mater Academy East
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 E. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 462-9361
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 462-9361
Grades: PK-11
| 1,903 students
Rank: #55.
Equipo Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4131 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Grades: 6-12
| 798 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Willow J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Nevada State High School Downtown
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 13th St 2nd Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 953-2600
Grades: 11-12
| 65 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Global Community High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 S Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8850
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 799-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Morris Sunset High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 E Washington Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 855-9765
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 855-9765
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1010.
Variety J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-7938
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Pines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Harris Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-2196
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-2196
Grades: 9-12
| 3,151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV include Clark County Detention Ctr J-shs, Juvenile Detention 6-12 J-shs and Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
13 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas?
the neighborhood of East Las Vegas, Las Vegas public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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